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Aunty Katsu    0

Aunty Katsu
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Hi there!

I'm so excited! My surgery is scheduled for 3-18-09. I'm so glad there are sooo many support out there! Looking forward to a healthier me!:confused:

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lavon
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Hi, I'm getting banded on 3/11/09 and I'm just a little nervous. My doctor didn't require me to do a pre op diet, so I hope this is ok. I'm on Clear Liquids only tomorrow. I can't believe it is finally happening.

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Aunty Katsu    0

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Congrats Lavon! Please keep me posted! My doctor didn't require me to go on any pre op diet either. He said I wasn't THAT huge, I don't carry my fat in my mid section, and I'm not diabetic. So the surgeon said I'm not required too do anything special before hand. How long have you been on the program? What area (In CA) are you getting your surgery? Good luck to you on Wednesday! I'll say a prayer for you :laugh: Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Hi,

The surgery happened yesterday; I went in at 5:15am and went to surgery at 7:30am. I was discharged at about 1:00pm. I had my surgery in Orange County, CA. I actually had a herniea repair also (it took an additional 30 minutes for this); I didn't even know I had one until last week when they did an EDG because of something they saw on my upper GI. There were no other problems that came up. The doctor said that it went well. I'm sore but that is to be expected. It is mostly hard getting up and down, but I'm okay when standing or laying. I think I may be having some gas pains in my shoulder today and was surprised that my neck is sore. I'm just thankful that it is over with and can't wait til the soreness goes away. Thanks for the prayer - I'll say one for you too.

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Aunty Katsu    0

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Hi Lavon!

How you feeling today? Hope the pain isn't so bad. Wow! Your hospital visit was fast...

Did you take BEFORE pictures? If not, you may want to soon. You can track your progress. Some of the photos on this site are soooo inpsirational.

Today is my pre-op appointment. I know I gained weight since my last visit. I hope it didn't jeopardize my surgery. Keep in touch and keep me posted! It's nice to have someone to share our journey with...

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lavon    0

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Hi,

I sent a response the other day - not sure what happened as I didn't see it posted. I am doing well and trying to wean off the Rx pain meds. I am walking several times a day. The hardest part is getting up and down. Laying and standing are fine and even sitting in the right position. I am more sore than I thought, but they did do the hiatal hernia repair, too. Let me know how you do.

Lavon

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So glad to her you are up and around. Is the pain from the hernia or the banding? My surgery is on Wednesday and I'm returning to work on Monday. I hope I'm not going to be in too much pain. I went to my pre-op last Friday. The incision is soo high. I hope I can wear a bra, yikes! I also gained some weight (11 pounds) so doc has me on a 5 day clear liquid diet. Jello is my new best friend.

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Hi,

I think going back to work so soon may be pushing it. It is difficult to say if the pain is from the hernia repair or lapband, but it is managable. Be sure to get some adult strength liquid tylenol to take if you are working. I can wear a light weight sports bra, so hopefully you can too. Pretty much I am wearing sweats and t-shirts only since the surgery. Too bad about the liquid diet. Hang in there.

Lavon

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Surgery yesterday wasn't too bad. I felt more pain in my shoulders, than in my tummy area. This morning no shoulder pain, but it feels like I had a MAJOR abs workout. That tight achy feeling. Not too bad. I still can't find a comfortable position to sit in. Lying down is great and standing is great, but sitting makes me feel like when I use to wear tight pants... hard to breathe.

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Be sure to walk as much as possible it will help with the gas pains in your shoulders. A friend of mine said that she got severe gas pains in her shoulder three days after the surgery. I'm probably up to walking almost a mile a day already at day 9, but I break it up into about 3-4 walks a day. I still am not comfortable sleeping on my side yet but I'm getting there and feeling pretty good. Glad to hear your surgery went well. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Hi Lavon! How you doing? Just wanted to check in... I'm doing great! I went back to work 5 days after surgery. Yesterday I started getting my appetite back. I'm eating solids now. I'm having my first fill on 4/13. I hope you are doing well. Feel free to e-mail me directly at auntykatsu@hawaiiantel.net if you want.

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